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“All hatred driven hence, The soul recovers radical innocence And learns at last that it is self-delighting, Self-appeasing, self-affrighting, And that its own sweet will is Heaven's will” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“All hatred driven hence, The soul recovers radical innocence And learns at last that it is self-delighting, Self-appeasing, self-affrighting, And that its own sweet will is Heaven's will”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The soul, after shedding hatred, returns to pure, self‑satisfying innocence aligned with divine will.

In simple terms: Let go of hatred to find inner peace.

Key Takeaway

Release hatred, embrace innocence.

Themes

spirituality self‑discovery innocence divine alignment psychology

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • journaling
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

self‑acceptance inner child transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “radical innocence” mean to you?
  • How can you nurture self‑delight without selfishness?
A Different Perspective

Innocence can be fragile and require nurturing.

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